Instead, the antidiabetes drug metformin is generally the first therapy used for
infertility/anovulation if PCOS is suspected. Note that metformin is not approved
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating PCOS as of this writing.

Ginseng cannot be a substitute for oral antidiabetes medications or for INSULIN
injections; when prescribed, these are necessary to maintain appropriate blood
glucose/ insulin balance. Ginseng's reputation as an APHRODISIAC may ...